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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.17, 88.53 and 42.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.17, 88.53 and 42.35 is: 58.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.17 : 88.53 = 42.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.17/88.53 = 42.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.17x = 88.53 × 42.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.17x = 3,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749.25/64.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.43

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